Driving in the winter can be dreadful, especially when there’s snow or ice on the forecast. You have to defrost your car all the time, it’s freezing, and sometimes you lose traction and slip and slide on the road. Across the country, we’re all experiencing varying winter driving conditions, but there are a few things we can all do to stay safe and protect the environment. We asked Jim Motavalli to weigh in with some tips for safe and environmentally conscious winter driving. Jim is an author who focuses on environmental preservation, and cars, regularly contributing to University of Pennsylvania and NPR’s Car Talk.